Laboratory clerk job description
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Laboratory clerk requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in laboratory clerk job postings.
Sample laboratory clerk requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience with laboratory equipment
- Knowledge of laboratory safety protocols
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent organizational skills
Sample required laboratory clerk soft skills
- Detail-oriented
- Ability to work independently
- Strong communication skills
- Able to follow instructions accurately
- Able to multitask efficiently
Laboratory clerk job description example 1
Baptist Health Care laboratory clerk job description
PRN, day shift
Job Summary:
Draws blood by capillary or venipuncture, labels tubes properly, and delivers tubes to Lab according to Laboratory Policy and Procedure. Maintains Order Monitor and organizes workload with phlebotomy staff and other applicable hospital personnel. Performs office work and charting. Processes extra and coagulation tubes including centrifuging and proper storage. Loads specimens onto the Power Processor. Answers telephones, responds to inquiries by hospital personnel, visitors or others. Participates in training procedures as directed by supervisor.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
The following is a summary of the major functions of this individual's job. He or she may perform other duties, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below, and specific functions may change from time to time.
1. Draws blood by capillary or venipuncture method
2. Labels tubes properly, and delivers tube to Lab according to Laboratory Policy and Procedure.
3. Maintains a stocked and sanitary tray and collection area.
4. Uses Order Monitor to keep current on pending tests. Communicates unresolved issues to next shift.
5. Receives samples as they arrive according to LIS and laboratory procedure.
6. Loads onto the Power Processor.
7. Delivers specimens to the appropriate department.
8. Processes extra tubes, including centrifuging and proper storage.
9. Answers the pneumatic tube systems in a timely manner.
10. Orders and credit patient testing in LIS as needed.
11. Acts as a reception for the Phlebotomy/Central Processing area.
12. Performs workload requirements as needed according to laboratory priority and supervisory direction.
13. Active participant in TQM/QA activities and process.
14. Charts patient reports according to policy and supervisors direction.
15. Annual completion of competency validation, mandatory safety programs, and OSHA requirements.
Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required:
A. High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
B. Previous hospital experience preferred.
If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
Employees will be expected to comply with Baptist Health's infectious disease and vaccination policies, which include but may not be limited to compliance with BHS' mandatory vaccination policies for influenza and COVID unless reasonable accommodations are needed under applicable law
Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Job Summary:
Draws blood by capillary or venipuncture, labels tubes properly, and delivers tubes to Lab according to Laboratory Policy and Procedure. Maintains Order Monitor and organizes workload with phlebotomy staff and other applicable hospital personnel. Performs office work and charting. Processes extra and coagulation tubes including centrifuging and proper storage. Loads specimens onto the Power Processor. Answers telephones, responds to inquiries by hospital personnel, visitors or others. Participates in training procedures as directed by supervisor.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
The following is a summary of the major functions of this individual's job. He or she may perform other duties, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below, and specific functions may change from time to time.
1. Draws blood by capillary or venipuncture method
2. Labels tubes properly, and delivers tube to Lab according to Laboratory Policy and Procedure.
3. Maintains a stocked and sanitary tray and collection area.
4. Uses Order Monitor to keep current on pending tests. Communicates unresolved issues to next shift.
5. Receives samples as they arrive according to LIS and laboratory procedure.
6. Loads onto the Power Processor.
7. Delivers specimens to the appropriate department.
8. Processes extra tubes, including centrifuging and proper storage.
9. Answers the pneumatic tube systems in a timely manner.
10. Orders and credit patient testing in LIS as needed.
11. Acts as a reception for the Phlebotomy/Central Processing area.
12. Performs workload requirements as needed according to laboratory priority and supervisory direction.
13. Active participant in TQM/QA activities and process.
14. Charts patient reports according to policy and supervisors direction.
15. Annual completion of competency validation, mandatory safety programs, and OSHA requirements.
Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required:
A. High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
B. Previous hospital experience preferred.
If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
Employees will be expected to comply with Baptist Health's infectious disease and vaccination policies, which include but may not be limited to compliance with BHS' mandatory vaccination policies for influenza and COVID unless reasonable accommodations are needed under applicable law
Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024